Why is Android app so crappy comparing to ios

[Igy 23]

I switched from ios to android and cant believe what a difference.

Less information on much bigger screen.

No possibility to rearrange the order of devices.

Power consumption ignores total from clamp meter.

Alarm icon on room overview wirks different than on ios (in ios its always green wgen armed, otherwise grey, in android its green when sensor is breached).

Noncharging indicator in status bar.

Page listing of devices in room instead of scrolling like on ios.

Honestly, its like to go back in time when I compare android fibaro app to ios.

[seiq 32]

Pretty sure it's a long standing request to develop a native Android app and not an iOS copy. At the moment it's simple like a kids toy - which works for some people 

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[TRicky 84]

I never had an iPhone so I'm very surprised that the ios app is soo much better 

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Time for some action at Fibaro HQ!

[Igy 23]

Unfortunately it is a big difference

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/emoticons/default_icon_sad.gif" alt=":-(" /> I dont understant why UI and functionality is so crappy when this makes biggest impression on end user. 

[TRicky 84]

+1

 

Unfortunately I will be forced to buy an iPhone, just to see the differences

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[TRicky 84]

Unfortunately it is a big difference

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/emoticons/default_icon_sad.gif" alt=":-(" /> I dont understant why UI and functionality is so crappy when this makes biggest impression on end user. 

 

Sorry Igy for the -1, my mistake and I don't know how to remove it.......

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[TRicky 84]

Sorry Igy,

 

Just hit the wrong button for -1 and don't know how to remove it.....

Wasn't ment like that

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[Cameleon 17]

If you think the iPhone app is good, I can only imagine how rubbish the Android one is (sorry Fibaro dev!). Having played with Homebridge recently, I've been reminded how good apps like Elgato Eve are compared to the Fibaro app.

 

On iPad the Fibaro app does look better but I still cant get half the stuff that appears on Fibaro marketing videos on it (smoke alarm that doesn't exist Fibaro?!)

[Igy 23]

Sorry Igy,

 

Just hit the wrong button for -1 and don't know how to remove it.....

Wasn't ment like that

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Not a problem

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[Igy 23]

If you think the iPhone app is good, I can only imagine how rubbish the Android one is (sorry Fibaro dev!). Having played with Homebridge recently, I've been reminded how good apps like Elgato Eve are compared to the Fibaro app.

 

On iPad the Fibaro app does look better but I still cant get half the stuff that appears on Fibaro marketing videos on it (smoke alarm that doesn't exist Fibaro?!)

Never said that iphone app is perfect. Jus that there is such a difference in functionality between ios and android. For me, biggest surprise is, that things work different. For e.g. consumption metering from Aeon lab clam meter is being displayed in total consumption status bar on ios app, but not in android. So I used to jus login to see what the total consumption is in IOS, but now i have to go to VD. These differences are the sign of unprofessional Fibaro development/architecture. 

[Igy 23]

+1

 

Unfortunately I will be forced to buy an iPhone, just to see the differences

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The difference itself is not a wort of new phone investment.  

[Cameleon 17]

Unfortunately I dont have an Android device so I cant see for myself, but that does not sound good at all.